Assistant Breeder

Enza Zaden Centro de Investigación; Almería; Presencial; EUR 24.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

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Travel opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Enza Zaden is seeking an Assistant Breeder Tomato in Almería to support high-quality breeding programs and collaborate with Breeding, Agronomies, and Phytopathology Teams. You will perform routine sowing, planting, harvesting, disease testing and data recording while ensuring traceability and adherence to instructions.

Proficiency in breeding software, Excel and English is required; occasional travel may be involved.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant breeding experience.
• Experience with breeding administration software and data recording.

Responsabilidades

• Provide timely support in all steps of the breeding process to support selections.
• Oversee routine sowing, planting, pollinating, harvesting and disease testing.
• Lead crop workers under the guidance of the (Senior) Breeder and ensure instructions are followed.
• Record observations in electronic systems and ensure data accuracy.
• Maintain traceability when sending/receiving plants and manage seed lots.

Conocimientos

Breeding software

Excel

Outlook

English

Local language

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science

Descripción del empleo

This is why you want to join us as Assistant Breeder Tomato at Enza Zaden. At Enza Zaden, you’ll be part of a global team dedicated to developing innovative vegetable varieties that contribute to a healthier world for everyone. As an Assistant Breeder in Almería, you’ll play a key role in bringing our breeding efforts to life through high-quality of crops selection. You’ll work in a dynamic environment where precision, collaboration, and impact come together. You’ll be directly oversee execution of routine processes in sowing, planting, harvesting and disease testing that shape the future of vegetable breeding. Collaborate with Breeding, Agronomies, and Phytopathology Teams to ensure breeding program success. Make a difference as Assistant Breeder.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate support in all steps of the breeding process to make the right (selection) decisions.
• Secure implementation and oversee execution of routine processes, i.e. sowing, planting, pollinating harvesting, and disease testing.
• Ensure proper execution of crossing programs, functionally leading Crop Workers, and monitoring process whilst ensuring that the instructions of the (Assistant) Breeder are followed.
• Make independent observation, taking routine phenotypic data from Breeding material and first screenings.
• Assist with the selection of crops based on clear instructions and in alignment with the (Senior) Breeder.
• Recording and processing of observations on plants in designated electronic systems.
• Correct administration when sending/receiving plants, ensuring traceability.
• Organization of periodic routine disease tests and preparation of seed lots in cooperation with Breeders and Routine Disease Testing team, including track and trace.

What you bring as a future colleague

In short, you:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science or any related, with 3 to 5 years of experience.
• Proficient in the use of breeding administration software.
• Proficient in the use of Excel and Outlook; communicate clearly and work well with cross-functional teams, proficient in the English and local language, both written and verbal.
• Working in conditioned climate/high temperatures.
• Occasional international and/or domestic business travel.

About the employer

Enza Zaden as your employer With more than 3,000 passionate team members across the world, we’re on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Throughout our 86 years, our family values, passion, independence and our focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people eat our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.

What can you expect from us

• Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth)
• Tailor-made leadership development programs and global e-learning platform
• Join us for a career that grows with you!

Good to know Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity or personal characteristics.